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Washoe Life is where we connect with community members in Washoe County, NV to hear their stories and speak on topics that affect you.

Washoe Life Washoe County

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Washoe Life is where we connect with community members in Washoe County, NV to hear their stories and speak on topics that affect you.

    Kitchen nightmares and health scares

    Kitchen nightmares and health scares

    Restaurant inspectors play an important role in keeping us safe and healthy. We’re joined by two inspectors with Northern Nevada Public Health to talk about what they look for in restaurant kitchens, what health ratings mean, why food safety is so important, and how we can adopt safe food handling practices at home. And yes, they still go out to eat, just very carefully.  

    • 27 min
    The robes and badges behind Specialty Courts

    The robes and badges behind Specialty Courts

    In this Part 2 of our conversation about Washoe County’s Specialty Courts, we talk with Judge Scott Pearson and Probation Officer Mark Wickman about the legal and law enforcement sides of addiction, recovery and rehabilitation. Learn how drug court has evolved to provide a support system for those who need it most, how it can be a liability to others, and how Judge Pearson navigates the difference.

    • 37 min
    When rehab isn’t enough. Specialty Court saves lives.

    When rehab isn’t enough. Specialty Court saves lives.

    Michael Laird was no stranger to getting clean. And then relapsing. Then getting clean again. It wasn’t until a judge believed in him and ordered him into a Specialty Court that he found the framework to rebuild his life. Michael and his mom, Angela, share their story of second chances and a saved life.  

    • 25 min
    Fentanyl in our community with John Firestone

    Fentanyl in our community with John Firestone

    Drug use disorder has taken a particularly dark turn with the rise of fentanyl in Washoe County and across the country. Life Change Center Executive Director John Firestone brings the issue to light and discusses how we, as a community, can save lives through treatment and prevention.  

    • 27 min
    Bonus episode: 100 Things to do in Reno Before You Die

    Bonus episode: 100 Things to do in Reno Before You Die

    We’re closing season 2 of “Washoe Life” with a conversation with Mikalee Byerman, author of the book “100 Things to do in Reno Before You Die.” Celebrate the best of Washoe County including tips on local trails and restaurants with this bonus episode. 

    • 30 min
    A new life for West Hills Hospital

    A new life for West Hills Hospital

    When West Hills Hospital closed just over two years ago, the community was left with no other resource for in-patient therapy, psychiatry and rehab for adults. In August, the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of the shuttered hospital and the county plans to bring it back to life to fit the growing need for behavioral health care in our community.  We are joined by County Manager Eric Brown and Interim Human Services Agency Director Ryan Gustafson to discuss future plans.

    • 20 min

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